Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
What this bill does
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026, if enacted, would require hospitals to make their standard charges and prices for services publicly available online, free of charge. This information would include detailed descriptions, gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates with third-party payers. Hospitals would also need to provide pricing for a minimum of 300 "shoppable" services in a consumer-friendly format.
This bill would directly affect hospitals, requiring them to comply with new price transparency standards starting January 1, 2028. It would also impact patients by providing them with more information to compare healthcare costs. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for establishing uniform methods and formats for this disclosure and for monitoring compliance.
The bill is currently in the legislative process, having been "Ordered Reported" by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce with a vote of 45-0. From this stage, it would typically proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration and a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9393 do?
- The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026, if enacted, would require hospitals to make their standard charges and prices for services publicly available online, free of charge. This information would include detailed descriptions, gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates with third-party payers. Hospitals would also need to provide pricing for a minimum of 300 "shoppable" services in a consumer-friendly format. This bill would directly affect hospitals, requiring them to comply with new price transparency standards starting January 1, 2028. It would also impact patients by providing them with more information to compare healthcare costs. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for establishing uniform methods and formats for this disclosure and for monitoring compliance. The bill is currently in the legislative process, having been "Ordered Reported" by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce with a vote of 45-0. From this stage, it would typically proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration and a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9393 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9393. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9393?
- H.R. 9393 was sponsored by Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9393?
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0. (21 Jul 2026).
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